"The Virtual Race Bags™ platform will be a terrific value-add for all of our participants," said Clare Bongiovanni. "It also demonstrates our commitment to helping our sponsors more closely connect with our participants."

About Virtual Race Bags™

Virtual Race Bags provides a turn-key online platform for Organizers of endurance events to efficiently and cost-effectively deliver sponsor messages to event participants. Much more than a simple “virtual goody bag,” Virtual Race Bags delivers sponsor deals, offers and messages to event participants using an online platform that is customized for each event. Virtual Race Bags was founded in 2010 by a team seeking to leverage their experience as Event Directors, Sponsors and Athletes to help significantly improve the experience with the iconic race bag. Find out how your business can take part in this great sponsorship opportunity!

“We are thrilled to be working with Darien Chamber of Commerce to provide a turn-key marketing platform that delivers value to participants, sponsors and national brands,” said Gary Schwake, President & Co-Founder of Virtual Race Bags™. “We look forward to helping advance the digital and environmental initiatives for events of all sizes across the U.S. and Canada.”

About 13th Annual Darien Dash

The Darien Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that the 13th Annual Darien Dash will be a Green Race. The Dash committee is looking to promote “green” practices at this year’s race. We’re encouraging engage participants of all ages to follow our Green Practices. Once again this year the Darien Chamber will be awarding local schools and youth organizations with the most registered participants.**Minimum of 35 participants to be eligible for school prizes and organization prizes.